Gunny
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɡʌni/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Gunny is a noun meaning (uncountable) A coarse heavy fabric made of jute or hemp.
Meaning
(uncountable) A coarse heavy fabric made of jute or hemp.
More Meanings
- (countable) Clipping of gunny sack
- (countable, informal) A gunnery sergeant.
Example Sentences
“As a rule of thumb, Marine corporals, when a gunny asks a question, answer it,”
Traffic is brisk, and goods consists of rice, gunny (hessian), maize and native implements.
Provisions were ferried by camel in stout sacks of gunny with blocks of ice packed round them; a herculean task.
The gunny's voice reverberated between the barracks as we marched, “Ya left right . . . left right . . . left right left. […] Then the gunny unexpectedly stopped our forward movement. “Company, halt!”
Word Forms
- gunnies
Synonyms for gunny
Depending on context, synonyms include burlap.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include burlap, sacking, sack, sergeant, sarge, sir.
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